- 621
Sorry, the post is a little long. I have a 2nd gen and a 3rd gen ps3 (both fat). The 2nd gen Ive had for 4yrs and have had no issues with it (knock on wood). The 3rd gen I acquired a few weeks ago and had the YLOD. Did a reflow, cleaned it out, and applied MG thermal paste. She is running VERY smooth...(for now).
To the point, I decided since its been 4 yrs and I have yet to crack open the 2nd gen, I would. I tore it apart very carefully, cleaned that out(VERY dusty), and applied the same MG thermal paste...which Ive used many many times.
I keep the 2nd gen downstairs and it is about 80deg. I do not play it when its this hot but I wanted to check it after I put it back together. I did the "5min fan check". 1st question...how many fan speeds do the fat models have? In 5 min, it went though 3 fan speeds, slow...slightly faster...then medium(I think). Ive only heard it get louder than that a couple times. The case got pretty warm quick too. I have a feeling I might have put a little too much thermal paste on it...or I could be just overly worried since this on is my baby lol. What would be the outcome of a little too much thermal paste? Would it not transfer heat to the heatsinks as well or no. I only applied a thin layer just enough to not see the face of the processor. Rule of thumb Ive always gone by is, if warm/hot air comes out the rear vents...the thermal paste must be working right? Which there was. About to do a side by side comparison of the 2 models in the air conditioned upstairs to insure the gen 2 doesnt kick the fan on faster. Anyone have any thoughts? Id prefer not to take the 2nd gen back apart as that one is a b*tch to put back together. thanks...
To the point, I decided since its been 4 yrs and I have yet to crack open the 2nd gen, I would. I tore it apart very carefully, cleaned that out(VERY dusty), and applied the same MG thermal paste...which Ive used many many times.
I keep the 2nd gen downstairs and it is about 80deg. I do not play it when its this hot but I wanted to check it after I put it back together. I did the "5min fan check". 1st question...how many fan speeds do the fat models have? In 5 min, it went though 3 fan speeds, slow...slightly faster...then medium(I think). Ive only heard it get louder than that a couple times. The case got pretty warm quick too. I have a feeling I might have put a little too much thermal paste on it...or I could be just overly worried since this on is my baby lol. What would be the outcome of a little too much thermal paste? Would it not transfer heat to the heatsinks as well or no. I only applied a thin layer just enough to not see the face of the processor. Rule of thumb Ive always gone by is, if warm/hot air comes out the rear vents...the thermal paste must be working right? Which there was. About to do a side by side comparison of the 2 models in the air conditioned upstairs to insure the gen 2 doesnt kick the fan on faster. Anyone have any thoughts? Id prefer not to take the 2nd gen back apart as that one is a b*tch to put back together. thanks...
